Medium Heavy Truck Technology

The Medium Heavy Truck Technology Certificate and Degree offer both theoretical and hands-on training, including engine theory, diesel fuel systems, heating ventilation and air conditioning, pollution control systems, electrical systems, drive trains, brake systems, suspension systems, and hydraulic systems. Course work prepares students to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) exams. Students enrolling in the program should have the desire and ability to work with their hands, demonstrate critical thinking, possess a high degree of mechanical aptitude, and enjoy working in a shop environment. Program completers should be able to find employment as advanced entry-level apprentice Medium Heavy Truck technicians.

The former 46.5-unit degree had an average of 2-4 completers per year; we anticipate 12-15 completers since this is both a lower-unit degree and will be scheduled more responsively to student need.

The former 28.5-unit certificate had an average of 4-8 completers per year; we anticipate the new certificate will have 10-15 completers. 

1. Demonstrate the correct use of safety procedures utilized by a mobile equipment repair technician.
2. Locate and interpret technical manuals from online computerized databases.
3. Demonstrate the appropriate use and maintenance of hand, shop, and precision tools.
4. Prepare initial, revised, and final repair orders in compliance with California law (BAR).
5. Identify engine block assembly components and configurations.
6. Demonstrate the proper steps to remove a cylinder head; inspect gasket condition; install cylinder head and gasket; tighten according to manufacturer's specification and procedure.
7. Demonstrate the proper steps for performing a timing belt replacement and setting the timing belt, crankshaft, and camshafts in proper positions.
8. Demonstrate the proper use of a Digital Multimeter (DMM) during diagnosis of electrical circuit problems, including: source voltage, voltage drop, current flow, and resistance.
9. Analyze and diagnose a mobile equipment charging system using appropriate electrical tools and equipment.
10. Analyze and diagnose a mobile equipment starting system using appropriate electrical tools and equipment.
11. Analyze and diagnose a mobile equipment low-voltage battery system using appropriate electrical tools and equipment.
12. Test the Controller Area Network (CAN) BUS system signal with a Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO). Set up the DSO to capture the CAN hi (+) and CAN lo (-) signals.
13. Identify and describe the theory, service, and repair of common types of automotive heating and air conditioning systems.
14. Use industry standard recovery, recycling, and recharging equipment to diagnose and service automotive air conditioning systems.
15. Identify the basic principles of the modern diesel engine.
16. Define the basic troubleshooting of diesel electronic fuel control systems.
17. Inspect, diagnose, and repair heavy duty drivetrain components.
18. Interpret and understand repair manuals for repair of drivetrain components.
19. Evaluate and diagnose medium heavy-duty brake components/system malfunctions.
20. Evaluate and diagnose medium heavy-duty steering systems.
21. Evaluate and diagnose medium heavy-duty suspension systems.
22. Perform maintenance inspections on agricultural, construction, public transportation, and trucking equipment.
23. Evaluate equipment condition and determine repair options.
24. Describe and interpret hydraulic schematics and repair manuals in relation to hydraulic systems.
25. Demonstrate ability to diagnose and repair hydraulic systems on agricultural and instruction equipment.
26. Demonstrate knowledge of the theory of machining as applied to machine tool techniques.
27. Demonstrate use of tools and equipment in a welding shop per American National Standards Institute (ANSI) safety standards Z49.
28. Perform arc weld from the flat, fillet weld position per American Welding Society (AWS) standards.
29. Perform oxy-acetylene weld on a butt joint, lap joint, fillet joint, and brazing fillet joint per AWS standards.
30. Demonstrate ability to safely use oxy-acetylene cutting torch per AWS standards.

This Associates degree is designed for future Medium Heavy Truck Technicians who want to possibly advance their careers into management or supervisory positions and demonstrate the technical knowledge and skills to excel in their chosen fields.

This certificate is designed for future Medium Heavy Truck Technicians who want to start their careers and demonstrate technical knowledge skills to excel in their chosen fields.

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
ATL 101	Transportation Information Systems and Shop Practices	3.0	S1
ATL 105	Service Writing and Shop Management	2.0	S1
ATL 161	Mobile Electrical Systems 1	3.0	S1
MACH 51.1A	Beginning Machine Tool Technology	3.0	S1
WELD 170	Beginning Welding: Fundamentals of Arc and Gas Welding	2.0	S1
ATL 110	Internal Combustion Engine Theory and Repair	3.0	S2
ATL 162	Mobile Electrical Systems 2	3.0	S2
ATL 230	Medium Heavy Truck Drivetrain	3.0	S2
ATL 240	Medium Heavy Truck Brakes and Suspension	3.0	S2
ATL 170	Mobile Heating and Air Conditioning Systems	3.0	S3
ATL 220	Diesel Fuel Systems	3.0	S3
ATL 290	Mobile Hydraulic Systems	3.0	S3
ATL 280	Medium Heavy Truck Preventive Maintenance Inspection	3.0	S4

This degree is replacing the existing Diesel Technology degree (AS). This certificate is replacing the existing Diesel Technology Certificate.

Michael Pratt from Mendocino College serves on the SRJC ATL advisory committee and has confirmed support at the 4.14.23 and 11.17.23 meetings – minutes available if needed. Attempts were made by ATL program director, Jesse Kosten, to contact College of Marin as follows: 2.9.24 – First email sent to Ron Palmer, Department Chair - rpalmer@marin.edu 2.21.24 – Called Ron at 628-234-8532 2.21.24 – Email forwarded to Alina Varona, Dean - arvarona@marin.edu 2.22.24 – Called Ron and left voicemail stated need to hear back from him on this issue. 628-234-8532